At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair refrigeration units, ensuring the cold chain stays strong.
- Company: Join TAPP Workforce Solutions, a leader in skilled trades recruitment.
- Benefits: Earn $33-$37/hour plus night shift premium, tool allowance, and educational incentives.
- Other info: Opportunity for mentorship and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Enjoy a 4-night work week with three-day weekends every week!
- Qualifications: High school diploma and 2-3 years of refrigeration servicing experience required.
The predicted salary is between 37 - 37 $ per hour.
This role may also be known as: Transport Refrigeration Technician, Reefer Mechanic, Truck and Trailer Refrigeration Technician, Refrigeration Unit Technician.
What if your work week ended on Thursday night, every week? This role runs Monday to Thursday, 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM, which means a three-day weekend is simply part of the job. You will be the technician who keeps the cold chain moving. Every refrigeration unit you diagnose and repair gets a load back on the road safely, and roughly 70 percent of your time is spent doing what good reefer techs enjoy most: troubleshooting with scanners, test equipment and on-board computers, chasing down codes and leaks, and getting units running right. This is a shop that invests in its technicians. You get money toward your tools and boots, support to keep learning, and real opportunities to step into leadership and training as you grow.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
Most night shift roles ask you to give up your weekends. This one gives you three of them every week. Pay starts at $33 to $37 an hour depending on experience, and a $1.50 an hour night shift premium sits on top of that. You will work in a structured, KPI-driven shop with a dedicated parts department, clear PM guidelines and a Shop Supervisor you report to directly. Experienced technicians coach and mentor apprentices and journeymen, and the role is designed to position you for more senior roles within shop operations. There is no travel, unless you choose to attend training.
What You'll Be Doing
- Diagnosing reefer malfunctions using scanners, electronic test equipment and on-board computers.
- Downloading unit data when a code or alarm appears, and installing software revisions and OptiSet where applicable.
- Inspecting fans, blowers, lines, nozzles, exhaust, belts, pulleys, batteries, filters, coils and wiring so units stay in peak working order.
- Detecting and repairing refrigerant leaks, and removing, repairing and installing components and units on trucks and trailers.
- Reading schematics, performing equipment wiring and using welding, hand and power tools safely.
- Building repair plans and detailed reports, and explaining required work and cost estimates to customers, including owner operators.
- Completing scheduled preventative maintenance and safety inspections on time and to standard.
- Working with the parts team on kitting, parts requests, warranty claims and core returns.
- Keeping accurate work orders, unit hours and SRT time so billing, inventory and KPIs stay accurate.
- Coaching and mentoring apprentices and contributing ideas to continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma.
- Ozone Depletion Prevention certification.
- Two to three years of experience servicing refrigeration units on trucks and trailers.
- Specialized diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, including reading schematics and performing equipment wiring.
- Good mechanical knowledge of commercial motor vehicles and trailers.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools, welding equipment and diagnostic systems.
- Understanding of fleet maintenance processes, parts inventory, kitting, and OEM and warranty processing.
- Computer proficiency with MS Office and proprietary engine and component software.
- Strong organization, attention to detail and the ability to work independently under strict timelines.
- Good physical strength, grip strength, dexterity, flexibility and endurance.
- OE training or certification with Thermo King, Carrier Transicold or similar is strongly preferred.
- Trade school certification, journeyperson status, OEM training or heavy equipment mechanical knowledge is an asset.
Compensation & Work Model
$33 to $37 per hour depending on experience, plus a $1.50 per hour night shift premium. $500 tool allowance, $300 boot card and educational incentives. Work model: Onsite.
Schedule: Monday to Thursday, night shift, 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM.
Location & Travel
Onsite at the shop in Rocky View County, Alberta, just east of Calgary. No travel is required, apart from optional training at your own choice.
How to Apply
To apply or learn more, contact: janine.leroux@tappwfs.com.
About TAPP Workforce Solutions
TAPP Workforce Solutions is a specialized recruitment and workforce solutions firm supporting organizations across skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and professional services. We act as an extension of our clients' teams, delivering thoughtful, relationship-driven hiring solutions focused on long-term fit, performance, and retention.
Reefer Technician – Calgary employer: TAPP Workforce Solutions Inc.
Join a dynamic team in Oakville, Ontario, where as a Licensed HVAC/R Technician, you'll enjoy the freedom to manage your own workload and tackle a diverse range of commercial and residential projects. Our supportive work culture prioritizes autonomy and professional growth, offering competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a stable schedule that respects your time. Experience the satisfaction of delivering exceptional service while honing your skills in a role designed for seasoned professionals.
Contact Details:
TAPP Workforce Solutions Inc. Recruitment Team
